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Tom Sawyer American Folklore Issue
common1945-1980

Tom Sawyer American Folklore Issue

United States · 1972 ·

The stamp features a depiction of Tom Sawyer, a character from Mark Twain's novel, painting a fence, with a cat observing him. The design captures a classic scene from the beloved American story.

Issued as part of the American Folklore Series, this stamp celebrates Mark Twain's iconic literary character, Tom Sawyer, highlighting his enduring place in American culture and literature.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Designed by Bradbury Thompson. · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.